what type of silicone?

[johndeeredr]

hi everybody. going to install a set on se slip on mufflers on stock header pipes on my 08 fat boy. found out on this forum that i need to use a silicone sealant and new mufflers clamps. what type of sealant should i be looking for?

 

[Dr. Dolittle]

Not sure if this is what you're asking about but I brushed on a coating of anti-sieze, or copper grease, to make it easier to get them off in the future. The new clamps is a good idea.

 

[fin_676]

I use copper grease on mine as i have my mufflers off a couple of time a year and it helps them not stick to the header pipes

Brian

 

[Rubyred]

You don't "need to" or have to. Like the Doc says it just makes it easier to remove them when and if you have to remove them in the future. You really don't need to use new clamps based on the condition of the old ones.

 

[johndeeredr]

thanks for all the advice,

 

[Jack Klarich]

If you want to seal it leak free try Permatex Ultra Copper Silicone Gasket Sealant - ATV - Motorcycle Superstore It will seal and it can take the heat, it may be tough to get the pipe back off again but rest assured it will not leak:s I have been using this for a while now, it works good on the cross over pipes also

 

[Iceman24]

I use what Capt Jack recommendds & after numerous bike/exhaust swaps - never had a leak and pipes always come off easy...JMO.

 

[johndeeredr]

permatex ultra copper it is! thanks again for all the feedback.

 

[exterminater]

This is what I used. Tempt range is 700 degrees.At the time I thought that the muffler leaking might be the source of my decel popping issues.It didn't solve my problem but did allow to move on to the next possible solution,which was a Gen EJK 111. NoOOOOOOOOOO more popping.

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